In today’s economy, employers increasingly insist on hiring individuals who are both trained in the liberal arts and prepared to become productive employees.

The School of Business builds upon Meredith’s strong liberal arts tradition and develops the knowledge and skills needed for fulfilling careers. With hands-on learning and collaborative student-faculty relationships, business majors have a tremendous competitive edge when entering the job market.

Undergraduate business programs offered at Meredith are:

• Bachelor of Science in Accounting
• Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
• Bachelor of Arts in Economics
• Minors

Students majoring in accounting or business administration take a common set of core courses that provide the foundation for understanding business in the global economy. The common courses are as follows: ECO 100, ECO 101, MAT 245 (or equivalent), ACC 220, ACC 221, BUS 240, BUS 260, BUS 310, BUS 340, BUS 343, BUS 348 and BUS 495.

The School of Business also offers minors of 18-21 hours each in accounting, business administration, economics, finance, human resource management, international business and marketing.

Depending on the major and/or minor selected students take specialized courses in order to prepare for various careers.

How do you choose the right business major for you?
Consider the career preparation offered by each major.

Accounting:
If you are interested in positions in public accounting, governmental and non-profit organizations, internal auditing, taxation and managerial accounting, you should major in accounting.

Business Administration:
If you are interested in a career in fields as varied as banking, consulting, marketing or human resource management, you should consider a major in business administration.

Economics:
What can you do with an economics major? This program will prepare you for research, planning and management positions in business, financial institutions, non-profit organizations or government agencies.